Pod Level Midnight: Recent Episodes
Josiah Durie
Hosted by Josiah Durie this podcast covers a wide range of topics from sports and movies to the unique interests of friends and family.
Josiah and Ryan react to the Vikings drafting JJ McCarthy and Dallas Turner in the first round of the NFL draft.
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Josiah and Cam discuss one of the best working directors, Denis Villeneuve. Topics include:
- How Villeneuve has become one of the biggest directors in the industry
- Comparing and contrasting Villeneuve with Nolan
- Building tension in Sicario
- His unique sci-fi visual style
- The "I hate dialogue" quote
- Villeneuve's filmography
- Upcoming projects
- What is Denis Villeneuve's best film?
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Josiah and Grant discuss some of the major storylines in college basketball before previewing the NCAA tournament region by region.
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Josiah and Ryan react to every move the Vikings have made so far in free agency. Topics include:
- Kirk to the Falcons
- Danielle to the Texans
- Sam Darnold
- Why the Vikings are in an exciting place in the team-building process
- Defensive signings
- Aaron Jones is a Viking
- Positions of need
- Mock drafts and trading up for a QB
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Josiah and David share their overall thoughts on the 2023 movie year and recommend some movies that weren't nominated for Oscars. They also discuss the biggest snubs before talking through the following categories:
- Original Screenplay
- Adapted Screenplay
- Best Supporting Actor
- Best Supporting Actress
- Best Actor
- Best Actress
- Best Director
- Best Picture
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Josiah and Jonah break down Dune part 2. Discussion includes:
- How did we get into Dune?
- Deep dive on Dune pt 2
- Connections and foreshadowing from pt 1
- Best performances in the film
- What changed from the book?
- How does Dune pt 2 compare to the greatest sequels of all time?
- When will we see Dune: Messiah?
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Josiah, Ryan, and Colin discuss the big question surrounding the Vikings; should they bring Kirk Cousins back or let him walk away? They also discuss the potential QB prospects in the draft and if trading up is a good idea. Plus, some free agency targets and a check-in on the Justin Jefferson negotiations.
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Josiah and Ryan react to the Vikings' loss on NYE and likely elimination from the playoffs. Topics include:
- Why did Jaren Hall start?
- Defense falling off a cliff
- Ranking the backup QBs
- Long shot playoff chances
- If you could go back to the trade deadline would you do anything different?
- The Kirk dilemma
- Initial thoughts on the top 2024 QB prospects
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Josiah and Ryan react to the Vikings' loss to the Bengals and discuss expectations for the rest of the season.
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Josiah and Ryan build the Podium of Shame after the Vikings' loss to the Bears. Then, they debate who should start at QB for the rest of the season.
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Josiah and Ryan pick the three Vikings who deserve the most blame for the loss on Sunday Night.
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Josiah and Ryan discuss the Vikings' win over the Saints. Topics include:
- How much do you believe in Josh Dobbs?
- Hockenson appreciation
- Ty Chandler
- Another good defensive performance
- What does this offense look like with JJ back?
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Josiah and Ryan discuss the Vikings' win in Atlanta. Topics include:
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The game-winning drive
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How crazy is what Josh Dobbs just did?
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KOC appreciation
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Timely turnovers
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Injury report
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What's next?
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Josiah and Ryan discuss the win over the Packers and Kirk Cousins' injury. Topics include:
- Reacting to the season-changing injury
- What is Kirk's legacy as a Viking?
- Has Kirk played his last game in Minnesota?
- The Vikings dominated Green Bay
- Evaluating the Brian Flores defense 8 games in
- Addison quickly becoming elite
- Where do we go from here?
- Jaren Hall time?
- Possible QB trade targets
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Josiah and Ryan break down the Vikings' big win on Monday Night Football. Topics include:
- The vibes at US Bank Stadium
- Should Cam Akers be RB1?
- Addison's coming out party
- Primetime Kirk
- Some clock questions
- An apology to Cam Bynum
- Packer week
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Josiah shares some thoughts about the career and legacy of Martin Scorsese before reviewing Scorsese films in three different genres.
(24:40) Gangster films: Goodfellas and The Irishman
(38:50) Character studies: The Aviator and The Wolf of Wall Street
(52:55) Religious epics: The Last Temptation of Christ and Silence
(1:19:55) Scorsese's future projects and Josiah's pick for his best film.
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Josiah and Ryan discuss the Vikings' week 5 loss. Topics include:
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The controversial pass interference call/no-call.
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Did Kirk have a good game?
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Why does it feel like the Vikings play the same game every week?
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Plays that could have changed the game.
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Josiah and Ryan discuss the Vikings win in Carolina. Topics include:
An uninspiring effort from the offense
Some alarming stats
Harrison Smith's vintage performance
Will Taylor Swift be in town next week?
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Josiah, Cam, and Jason discuss the latest in the movie industry!
(1:30) 2023 Box Office and reacting to the summer of Barbenheimer. Do moviegoers still prefer franchises or do they want something new?
(14:55) Dune 2 delay and most anticipated fall movies.
(24:45) Should theaters bring back intermission for long movies? What is the ideal runtime for a film?
(27:05) Has streaming gotten worse? Why owning physical media is important moving forward.
(42:00) Checking in on Marvel, DC, Star Wars, LOTR, and other franchises.
(1:08:20) What are the three best superhero movies since Endgame?
(1:27:10) Post credits: Aquaman preview and how Extraction 2 and The Bear are related.
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Josiah and Ryan discuss another Vikings loss. Topics include:
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How the Vikings wasted 25 crucial seconds
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More turnovers
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Is establishing the run worth it?
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Defense giving up historic numbers
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Can the Vikings get back into the mix?
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Josiah and Ryan discuss the Vikings loss on Thursday Night Football and the state of the NFC North.
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Josiah and Ryan discuss the Vikings' week 1 loss to Tampa Bay. Topics include:
Why hasn't the offense improved?
Did Kirk have a good game?
First impressions of Brian Flores' defense
2 key mistakes that led to the loss
A ban on tanking talk (for now)
Throwback jersey takes
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Josiah and Ryan react to some of the biggest Vikings headlines heading into the 2023 season. Then, a draft to determine which players will be considered "my guy" moving forward.
Topics include:
Bud Grant
NFC North expectations
Kirk's approval rating after the "Quarterback" documentary
Can Brian Flores fix this defense?
Our Guys Draft (31:45)
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Josiah and Kjerstin share their experience at the Barbie and Oppenheimer double feature this weekend. Then, a Director's Club discussion on the films of Greta Gerwig.
The Barbenheimer experience: (1:02)
Oppenheimer review: (10:00)
Barbie review: (31:25)
Greta Gerwig Director's Club: (58:12)
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Ryan Lundeen joins the show to discuss the films of Christopher Nolan. We start by breaking down Nolan's consistent themes and style before talking about each of his 11 feature films.
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Director's Club is back and Spencer Bauer joins the show to talk about the career of Wes Anderson! We discuss all of Wes' films before previewing 'Asteroid City'.
Director's Club Categories:
Biography
Filmography
Themes and style
Pick the next project
There can only be one
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The first guest in Pod Level Midnight history is back as we enjoy another LeBron James playoff run.
Topics include:
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The significance of beating the Warriors in 2023
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How the Lakers went from 2-10 to the conference finals
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LeBron's evolving game in year 20
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Why the Lakers role players keep stepping up
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Lakers vs Nuggets series preview
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Barry returns to the show to share his perspective on the Timberwolves. We discuss the 3 phases the Wolves have gone through this season and how confident they should be heading into a playoff opportunity. Plus some bonus Succession talk at the end of the episode!
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Kjerstin and Ryan join the show to talk about our shared favorite show, Succession.
Topics include:
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Reaction to this being the final season.
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Favorite episodes of the show.
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Predictions for season 4.
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Where does this show rank on our all-time favorites?
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Drafting the best characters in the show.
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Josiah and David talk about their favorite films of 2022 and the 95th Academy Awards. They talk through the top categories and review each of the Best Picture nominees before predicting who will take home the Oscar.
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Colin returns to the show to share his perspective on the Vikings 2022 season and where Kwesi Adopho-Mensah should go from here.
Topics include:
What we will remember about the 2022 Vikings.
Has your opinion changed on Kirk Cousins?
Reacting to the Brian Flores hire.
When should the Vikings try to find the QB of the future?
Which iconic Vikings have played their last game in purple?
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The Franchise Fellas (Cam, Jason, and Josiah) are back for a mega pod. In the first hour, we check in on what is coming from all of the major franchises in 2023. Then, we debate the quality of the three big shows released in the fall of '22.
(:50) Movie recommendations from 2022
(10:00) Black Panther 2 review and what exactly is the multiverse?
(28:08) Mandalorian season 3 expectations and other future Star Wars shows
(46:00) What's going on with DC?
(49:25) Running through the biggest franchise films releasing in 2023
(1:05:05) Ranking House of the Dragon, The Rings of Power, and Andor
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Josiah and Ryan share their experience from the Vikings playoff game at US Bank Stadium.
Topics include:
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A catastrophic defensive performance
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Did KOC get outcoached?
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What the offense could have done better
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4th and 8
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Which Vikings have played their last game in purple?
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Josiah and Ryan share about their experience at Lambeau Field and the Vikings 4th loss of the season.
Topics include:
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Does Lambeau live up to the hype?
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Old school stadiums vs new
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Crowd interactions
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How the Vikings lost the game in the first quarter
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Injury updates
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Should the Vikings rest starters in week 18?
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Josiah and Ryan are back for a mid-week pod reacting to the Vikings' latest win and previewing their trip to Lambeau this weekend.
Topics include:
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The "Winter Whiteout"
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Justin Jefferson's season vs Adrian Peterson's MVP season
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What players does KOC value most on offense?
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Evaluating the defensive rookie class
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Greg Joseph confidence check
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What we are expecting attending a game at Lambeau Field
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Some special guests join the show to share their grievances from the past year.
Grant Martinson (:45)
Josh Olson (20:50)
Ameer Eldomiatti (40:20)
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Josiah and Ryan, with special guest Kjerstin, react to the Vikings 33 point comeback win. Topics include:
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Josiah and Kjerstin's anniversary trip to US Bank Stadium
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The most electric moments in the stadium
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Paper airplanes
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How the Vikings pulled this off
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A statement from Reagor Nation
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The refs stealing two TDs from the Vikings defense
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Kirk's legendary performance and JJ breaking ankles
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An abominable first half
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Winning the NFC North
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Josiah and Ryan react to the Vikings loss in Detroit. Topics include:
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The halfback pass playcall
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Kirk finding his accuracy
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A record setting day for JJ
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Major problems on defense
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Is the defensive scheme the problem or the roster?
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Josiah and Ryan recap the Vikings week 13 win over the Jets.
Topics include:
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Evaluating KOC as a leader and X's and O's coach
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The Vikings offense against a top-rated defense
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Adam Thielen running after the catch
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Good Kirk and bad Kirk
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Red zone defense
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Dalvin Tomlinson's return
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NFC standings update
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Will the national media still call the Vikings frauds?
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Josiah and Ryan share their perspective from the Thanksgiving night Vikings win.
Topics include:
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The night game vibe at US Bank Stadium
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A surprising shootout
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KOC figuring things out on offense
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Reagornomics
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Ryan Wright's heroics
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JJ's MVP case
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Should Vikings fans cheer for the Packers on Sunday?
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Josiah and Ryan talk about the Vikings' first loss since week 2.
Topics include:
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What exactly was the Vikings' game plan?
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How the first quarter played into the Cowboys' hand
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KOC confidence vs criticism
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Bouncing back on TNF
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NFC and NFC North standings update
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Why the Vikings home uniforms look worse this year
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Kjerstin returns to the show to review Don't Worry Darling.
Then we each share our top 5 actors who we will watch in anything; plus a few actors that we prefer not to see.
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Josiah and Ryan react to the best NFL game of the season as the Vikings beat the Bills and move to 8-1.
Topics include:
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Everything that happened in the 4th quarter and OT
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Giving Patrick Peterson his flowers
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Justin Jefferson's career day
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Dalvin winning the "Cook-off"
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How exactly Kirk led a 17-point comeback
And much more!
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Josiah and Ryan react to the Vikings win in Washington. Topics include:
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Taylor Heinicke's Case Keenum energy
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KOC's playcalling
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TJ Hockenson as the #2 option in the Vikings offense
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JJ on contested catches
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Akayleb Evans' breakout game
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NFC standings and projections
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Josiah and Ryan react to the big trade deadline move and what it means for the Vikings this season and beyond.
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Josiah and Ryan are back to talk about a Vikings team that is now looking like a real contender.
Topics include:
Two positions of concern on the team.
Big Kirko.
Taking what the defense gives you.
How confident are we in the Vikings' weapons on offense?
A fast and confident defense.
Looking at the NFC standings and the Vikings' path to the #2 seed.
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After yet another one score victory Josiah and Ryan share their thoughts on the 5-1 Minnesota Vikings.
Topics include:
A strong showing from the defense.
Some of the worst offense this team has ever produced.
Do we trust Greg Joseph?
Why CJ Ham and Jalen Reagor need to be more involved.
NFC power rankings.
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Josiah and Ryan react to the Vikings win over the Bears. Topics include:
Cam Dantzler's game-winning play.
Another clutch Kirk Cousins drive.
A rough day for special teams.
What exactly does this defense do?
Some reckless optimism moving forward.
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Tommy is back on the show to talk about his 2-2 Chicago Bears. He shares the state of the franchise before breaking down the matchup with the Vikings on Sunday.
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Josiah and Ryan react to the Vikings win in London over the Saints!
Topics include:
The Vikings have an elite special teams
What do we think of KOC so far?
Red zone offense
Is Kirk Cousins clutch?
What should our expectations be for the Vikings defense?
Looking ahead to the Bears
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Josiah and Jonah talk about The Rings of Power and what it feels like to be back in Middle Earth. They share some highlights from the first 5 episodes and their favorite characters. Then they get into some of the big theories around the show and make predictions for the end of season 1.
Spoilers for episodes 1-5 of The Rings of Power.
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Josiah and Ryan react to the Vikings week 3 win!
Topics include:
What was Dan Campbell thinking?
Growing pains on offense
Kirk "freed"
What is Irv Smith's ceiling?
CJ Ham as a key contributor
Is this the right defensive scheme?
Buying into what KOC is selling
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Josiah and Ryan share their experience from US Bank Stadium as the Vikings beat the Packers.
Topics include:
- Justin Jefferson's career day
- The KOC offense
- What we have learned about the Vikings' defense
- T-Pain's halftime performance
- Looking ahead to MNF next week
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(0:00) Josiah shares his take on the first two episodes of The Rings of Power and why the show looks, sounds, and feels like Middle Earth.
(24:30) Jason joins the show to talk about essential football foods and how to take your tailgate to the next level.
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Josiah, Jason, and Cam are back to check in on all of the major entertainment franchises. They review the latest Marvel and Star Wars offerings before diving deep into the two major fantasy shows debuting this month.
MCU (1:00)
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Phase 4 takes
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Where is Marvel going from here?
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Black Panther 2 expectations
Star Wars (25:20)
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Obi Wan review
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What we like and don't like about Star Wars on TV
Misc franchise news (36:40)
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Prey review
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DC corner with Cam
Rings of Power vs House of the Dragon (39:55)
- Comparing and contrasting: production, story, characters, popularity, and long-term success.
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Josiah and Ryan talk about the narratives coming out of Vikings training camp regarding the new coach and culture. Then they discuss the roster and some of the most interesting position groups before looking at the Vikings first 6 games.
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In advance of 'NOPE' premiering this Friday, we induct Jordan Peele into the Director's Club. Josiah discusses Peele's background in comedy and his transition to becoming one of the best directors working in the horror genre.
Categories include:
-Director's history
-Key projects
-Themes and Style
-Great commissioning
-'You can only pick one'
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Jonah returns to the show to talk about the biggest Timberwolves trade in years. We provide a rebuttal to the national media slander and break down all aspects of the trade.
Topics include:
Lots of Jaden McDaniels hype
What is the most valuable thing the Wolves gave up?
How Gobert can unlock a DLo redemption season
Can the Timberwolves really compete for a championship?
Betting the house on Anthony Edwards
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After a few weeks away Josiah is back to share highlights from the first year of Pod Level Midnight. Then, some announcements on what listeners can expect in year 2 of the pod.
Thanks to all those who have appeared on, listened to, and supported the pod!
Stay tuned to Pod Level Midnight on IG for episode drops and other news.
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On this 'Double Feature' we compare and review two new A24 releases that center on family dynamics in a sci-fi setting.
(6:55) After Yang
(18:20) Everything Everywhere All At Once
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Ryan and Ameer return to the show to talk about the Vikings roster construction and next week's draft. We each share some of our favorite potential first-round picks for the Vikings and talk through all of the potential prospects.
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NBA coach bus driver Barry Howell joins the show ahead of the big game at Target Center Tuesday night. He shares his observations on the 2022 Timberwolves and why this season has been so different. We discuss Chris Finch changing the way the team plays, KAT ascending to superstardom, and the impressive depth on the bench. We also touch on the matchup with the LA Clippers.
Lastly, Barry shares what his experience has been like driving NBA teams and interacting closely with the players, including carrying precious cargo for LeBron James.
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Grant returns to take his victory lap on the Big Ten as we recap the first two weekends of the NCAA tournament. Then, Josiah processes the Tar Heels' impressive final four run in Hubert Davis' first season. Lastly, we preview the doomsday matchup of Carolina and Duke meeting in the tournament for the first time ever.
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It's Oscars week! David is back on the show as we preview the 2022 Acadamy Awards. We share some of our favorite films of the year before talking through the nominees.
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Bracketologist Grant Martinson joins the show to preview the NCAA tournament. We discuss our favorite moments from the regular season including Coach K's last home game before breaking down each section of the bracket. Grant gives predictions and storylines to watch throughout the tournament. Then, Josiah shares his reaction to Kirk Cousins signing a 1-year extension with the Vikings.
Carolina / Duke talk: (5:42)
Bracket breakdown: (15:40)
Kirk Cousins: (53:00)
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The trio convenes for a spoiler-filled conversation about The Batman. We discuss the performances and filmmaking before comparing The Batman to The Dark Knight. Then we discuss the future plans for a number of film franchises including Marvel, DC, Star Wars, LOTR, Dune, and more.
The Batman (00:30)
The Dark Knight (37:10)
Potential Batman sequels (48:10)
Franchise discussion (53:50)
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Colin joins the show to share his thoughts on Kevin O'Connell's introductory press conference. Then we dive into the Kirk Cousins debate and what the Vikings options are moving forward. Lastly, we preview season 6 of Better Call Saul and give some additional TV recommendations.
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Pastor Mark is back to go over the state of the NBA heading into the All-Star break. We break down the James Harden trade and what it means for the Eastern Conference before diving deep on the issues that the Lakers have had this season. Lastly, we take a look at the standings and share some playoff expectations.
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Ryan Lundeen is back and we recap all of the Vikings news of the past few weeks. First, why Kwesi Adofo-Mensah has us bought into his vision for the franchise. Then we dive into the roller coaster ride that was the Vikings' search for a head coach. Discussion includes our favorite candidates, the Jim Harbaugh drama, and soon-to-be head coach Kevin O'Connell.
Lastly, we preview the Super Bowl from the halftime show, to prop bets, to picking a winner.
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Kish joins the show to talk about a film project he has been working on for over a year, which is set to premiere this week!
Documentary description:
"What if instead of wishing the industrialized food system was different, we showcased the folks who are building alternatives?
Stories of Food: Good, Clean, and Fair for All is a documentary that tells the story of big, bright actions that are being taken by food revolutionaries in and around Minnesota."
For more info visit slowfoodmn.org or @kishmediaco on IG
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We react to the news of Mike Zimmer and Rick Spielman's departure from the Vikings. Then we go year by year through the Zimmer era and discuss the wins, the losses, and the what-ifs.
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Josiah and Ryan record as the 2021 Vikings season comes to an end. In this episode, we focus on the track record of Vikings GM Rick Spielman. We outline how the last 5 drafts and some costly contracts have put the Vikings roster in a bad place. Plus, live reaction to the second half of the Vikings/Bears game including the Patrick Peterson pick-6.
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We discuss the Vikings yet again failing to get above .500 and why Justin Jefferson seems to be the only guy on the team that hates to lose.
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In the spirit of the holidays, we bring a Festivus tradition to the podcast. The first annual "Airing of Grievances" is here! Friends join the show to talk about the things, both big and small, that bothered them this year.
(2:28) Katherine Faleafine on stadium naming rights
(13:10) Taylor Schatz on paying it forward
(23:08) Ameer Eldomiatti on Minnesota sports and crosswalk etiquette
(32:20) Ryan Lundeen on loyalty gifts and giveaways
(40:20) Grant Martinson on NCAA broadcasts and statistics
Thanks to everyone who has listened to and supported the podcast this year. Happy Holidays!
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We react to the Vikings win on Monday Night Football and discuss why beating the Bears is always an accomplishment no matter how ugly it looks. Plus, previewing Vikings/Rams and breaking down the playoff odds.
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Jonah Poppen joins the show to talk about the Timberwolves season up to this point. We discuss the phenomenon that is Anthony Edwards, KAT and DLo leading by example, and where the Wolves should land in the Western Conference playoff picture.
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Kjerstin is back on the show and we are reacting to the incredible finale of Succession season 3. We discuss what makes this show great before getting into spoilers of what happened and where the show can go from here. We also cast our Emmy votes for the Succession cast. (40:30) Then, Andy returns to the show to discuss the first place Minnesota Wild and why people should be paying attention to this team.
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Josiah and Ryan are back for a day-after reaction to the Vikings 36-28 victory.
Topics include:
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Dalvin Cook's career night
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A tale of two halves for the Vikings defense
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Flo Rida's halftime performance
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An off game for Kirk Cousins
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Playoffs??
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The Vikings lose to the Lions and we are officially ready to clean house. We rant about the current state of the franchise before tossing out some names for the next Head Coach. If you are looking for some positivity we also mention Justin Jefferson and, surprisingly, Alexander Mattison.
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Tennis coach and Venus Williams superfan David Gomez joins the show as we talk about one of the biggest movies of the fall, King Richard. We discuss Will Smith's performance and some of the controversy around the film. Plus, David shares his tennis expertise and breaks down the authenticity of the story.
King Richard is now playing in theaters and streaming on HBO Max.
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It's a family episode as Dale and Mathias join Josiah to talk about Carolina basketball. We look back on the Roy Williams era and what we appreciated most about the three National Championship-winning teams. From there we discuss what to expect from the team under Hubert Davis this season and beyond.
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Vikings beat the Packers! We recap one of the most exciting games of the season as Kirk Cousins out-dueled Aaron Rodgers.
Topics include:
JJ is a top 5 WR in the NFL
Has Klint figured some things out?
Our experience with Packer fans in the stadium
Late season outlook/ Vikings playoff push
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Vikings win! We recap the Vikings 27-20 victory over the Chargers. Featuring lots of Justin Jefferson and Eric Kendricks appreciation.
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A spoiler-free review of two new movies. Last Night in Soho and The Harder They Fall are films that look very different on the surface but have some key similarities. Josiah breaks down the concepts, actors, and style of each film before giving his rating out of 5 stars.
The Harder They Fall is available on Netflix.
Last Night in Soho is now showing in theatres.
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The Vikings remain remarkably consistent and lose another important game in classic fashion. We discuss the boom or bust offense, injured defense, and overmatched coaching staff. Plus, some reasons for optimism in the Vikings' remaining games.
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Josiah and Ryan regroup a day after the Vikings primetime loss. We talk about what went wrong in the game before answering some listener questions.
Questions include:
Should Mike Zimmer be fired?
What are the Vikings odds of making the playoffs?
Was last night the last game that Danielle Hunter will play for the Vikings?
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Andy joins the show and we talk about a variety of things, starting with his favorite team, the Minnesota Wild. From there we discuss Dune and other streaming recommendations. Lastly, we share some stories about international travel and our favorite food spots in Belize and The Bahamas.
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0:20 - Cam Harpold returns to the show to talk about DUNE (2021). We appreciate Denis Villeneuve as a director, the theatre experience, and how this movie is unique from most big fantasy films. Josiah shares some answers from the novel to questions that people may have about the DUNE universe. Lastly, we discuss how the box office and critical reception impact a potential sequel.
77:15 - Kjerstin shares her take on Zendaya's performance in DUNE.
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Pastor Mark re-joins the show to preview the upcoming NBA season. We talk about five teams from each conference and predict where they will finish after 82 games. Teams include:
East - Bucks, Nets, Heat, Celtics, Bulls
West - Lakers, Warriors, Mavs, Pelicans, Timberwolves
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After another dramatic game we talk about what to make of this 3-3 Vikings team heading into the bye week.
Talking points include:
Kirk Cousins has become clutch.
Is the Vikings defense legit?
What is the identity of the Vikings offense?
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Grant Martinson and Luke Saufferer join the show as we draft the best 30 for 30's.
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The Vikings beat the Lions but nobody is happy about it. After witnessing the last-second win at US Bank Stadium we dive into what works and what doesn't with this Vikings team through 5 weeks. Some topics include:
Is Zimmer the one holding the offense back?
Adam Thielen missing persons report
Eric Kendricks and Everson Griffen appreciation
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Dan Kent joins the show to talk about his book Confident Humility: How To Become Your Full Self Without Becoming Full of Yourself. We also discuss social media, poetry, and the current state of Minnesota sports.
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Kjerstin comes back on the show to talk about a couple of Hulu series that she is watching right now. Then we run through a bunch of limited series and rate them out of 5 stars. PLUS: Our first 'Single Tweet Segment'.
Series include:
Only Murders in the building
Nine Perfect Strangers
Midnight Mass
The Haunting of Hill House
Sharp Objects
The Outsider
The Flight Attendant
The Queen’s Gambit
White Lotus
Little Fires Everywhere
The Wilds
WandaVision
Loki
The Undoing
Big Little Lies
Devs
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Josiah and Ryan come straight from US Bank Stadium to share their thoughts on the big Vikings win!
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Ameer returns to the show to preview the WNBA Playoffs. We discuss the playoff format and league standings. Then we recap an exciting Minnesota Lynx season before making our WNBA Finals picks. Plus, who is the GOAT?
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Josiah and Cam each share their top 5 most anticipated movies for the rest of 2021. After sharing their lists there is a broad discussion on the state of movies.
Top 5 Lists:
Josiah - Dune, Last Night in Soho, The Last Duel, King Richard, Don't Look Up
Cam - No Time to Die, Spiderman: No Way Home, The King's Man, The Harder They Fall, The Matrix: Resurrections
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Josiah and Ryan react to the Vikings week 1 overtime loss.
Did Dalvin really fumble?
How bad is this loss?
What are the bright spots?
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Josiah's mother-in-law joins the show to talk about her interest in Korean shows and music. The discussion includes: Crash Landing On You, BTS, and plenty of recommendations.
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Josiah and Ryan discuss their two most memorable games as season ticket holders. We re-live the highs of the Minneapolis Miracle and the lows of the 2015 Wild Card game. We also share some honorable mentions and games that we regret missing in person.
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Josiah and Ryan rank their top 5 most memorable games as Vikings season ticket holders. From TCF to US Bank Stadium take a trip down memory lane as we discuss some moments that you remember and some you might not. (Part 1 of 2)
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Tommy from the Tom E Experience joins to talk about what we can expect from each team in the NFC North before the season starts. He shares the details on his hometown Chicago Bears and who he hopes to see at QB week 1. We discuss the eventful first week in Vikings camp and why Justin Jefferson might be the key to everything for the Purple. The other two teams in the division are also mentioned.
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David Gomez joins the show to talk about his favorite movie, The Shining. Then we dive into the 2012 documentary 'Room 237' which presents a number of wild theories about the meaning behind The Shining. What do the background details that we see in the film symbolize? Did Stanley Kubrick help fake the moon landing? The theories range from believable to ridiculous.
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Pastor Mark calls in from Belize to give instant reactions to the big NBA news. We get into how LeBron, AD, and Russ fit together and what moves the Lakers can make from here. Plus I make a direct appeal to Rob Pelinka for a beloved Tar Heel sharpshooter.
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Kjerstin joins the show to talk about the original Space Jam and Space Jam: A New Legacy
Topics include:
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Space Jam and 90's kid nostalgia
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Looney Tunes appreciation
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Positives and negatives on Space Jam: A New Legacy
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This week we preview the 2021 Summer Olympics in Tokyo.
00:23 intro and new events
6:35 - 5x5 and 3x3 basketball ft. @lundeen12 *
29:25 - gymnastics and Minnesota representation
38:45 - women's and men's soccer
45:00 - key athletes to watch including Naomi Osaka and Eliud Kipchoge
*this segment was recorded prior to the recent changes to the USA men's basketball roster
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00:23 Kjerstin (Josiah's wife) makes her podcast debut to talk about the new Marvel film Black Widow. She gives her honest opinion on Scarlett Johansson and explains why Florence Pugh is a future star. 16:00 Then Josh Edmonds join the show to share memories and riveting stories from his time as a missionary in Belize.
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Kish joins the show to discuss college athletes finally getting paid. He also shares his opinion on Ben Simmons and where the Timberwolves should go from here. A-Rod if you are reading this come on the pod. Then we preview a potential Suns/Bucks NBA Finals. Lastly we converse about the upcoming football season with some NFL hot takes and a pep talk for UST as they make the leap to D1.
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Rob Landry joins the show to share some of his classic stories from travels both domestic and abroad.
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Josiah and Ameer put on their purple hats to talk about the Vikings off-season. How did free agency impact the roster? What can we expect from the rookie class? Who is the Vikings kicker? Ameer provides insight on all this and more. #Skol
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We start with an instant reaction to A Quiet Place Part 2. Then Josiah is joined by Ryan Campbell to share several movie recommendations from the last few years.
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A preview of what this podcast is all about.
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Pastor Mark and Josiah break down the first round of the NBA Playoffs. What adjustments should LeBron and the Lakers make moving forward? Are the Kawhi and the Clippers in trouble? What will the best series of the first round be? Do the Nets have what it takes to make the Finals? All of this and more as Josiah and the best basketball mind in Belize analyze the games from the weekend. #PodLevelMidnight
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